Volocopter VoloDrone
Quick Summary
Sharing strong synergies with the existing Volocopter platform, the VoloDrone presents an unmanned, fully electric utility drone, capable of carrying heavy payloads. The VoloDrone has been designed and engineered to serve challenging missions across diverse industries, adding the third dimension to sustainable transport.
Volocopter, based in Bruchsal, Germany.
Stage of Development
Preliminary Design
Prototype Build
Flight Testing
Certification
Commercially Operating
Technical Details
Our Take on VoloDrone
The first flight of the VoloDrone demonstrator in October 2019 marks the beginning of intensive customer interaction in real-life applications, which provides the basis for the serial product. Many original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are seeing new opportunities to apply aerial mobility technology to the logistics industry, and as it leads to increased competition in the sector, could benefit and expedite the implementation of the technology for human transportation. With VoloDrone's adaptable payload system, the company aims to reach a wide swath of market opportunities ranging from agriculture, logistics, and infrastructure to public services, all while offering time and cost advantages compared to existing solutions.
References
Aircraft Type: wingless eVTOL
Powerplant: All-electric (Li-ion battery packs)
Range: 40 km / 25 miles
Top Speed: 110km/h / 68mph
Propeller Configuration: 18 lift/thrust rotors
Passenger/Payload Capacity: 200 kg / 440 lbs
Autonomy Level: Remotely-piloted or programmed for preset routes
Dimensions: 30 ft diameter x 7.5 ft tall
Additional Information
General
Type: Unmanned multicopter
Aspired Certification: EASA CS UAS
Performance
Take-off mass (MTOM): 800 kg
Equipment: Box, sling, sprayer, spreader, customised gear
Cruise speed (Vc): 80 km/h
Structures
Materials used: Composite, aluminium, 3D printed nylon
Powertrain
Battery system: Exchangeable rechargeable battery packs
Battery swapping time: < 5 min
Engine type: Brushless DC electric motor (BLDC)
Number of motors: 18
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